The last few days have been rather hectic for me. McKayla has been sick with an ear infection and bronchitis, Anna has be coughing nearly non-stop, Jill has had several tests done this past week with a biopsy on her thyroid yesterday, and I had a meeting in Springfield today that took up the majority of my day (thus my erratic postings). I do not share this to solicit your pity, although your prayers would be greatly appreciated. I share it because we are just 10 days or so away from Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, most of us (including myself) tend to take our blessings for granted and at times even miss, or dismiss, them altogether. It is only when we face struggles and inconveniences that we recognize our blessing and claim them as such. So here we are nearing Thanksgiving; a uniquely American holiday that is about being thankful…so what are you thankful for this year? Forget the superficial things like a home, a job, or food…I know all of these are important, but let’s think for a moment. What are you truly thankful for? Your spouse; your children? How about for trials and temptations? James tells us they help us mature in the faith. How about your witness and someone to share it with? Jesus commanded us to share it. How about for an opportunity to be persecuted for your faith? There are believers in our world today who are being persecuted for professing Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior…physically persecuted. I know that’s thinking outside the box, to be thankful for persecution, but isn’t that how God operates? After all, while we were still sinners he sent his only Son to become a sacrifice for our sins. You cannot get any further outside the box than that! So think about it…what are you thankful for?
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